Ric OrlandoWho he is: Chef/owner, New World Home Cooking Co. in Woodstock; New World Bistro Bar, Albany. Two-time champion on the Food Network’s “Chopped” seriesHow to follow:@chefricorlandoricorlando.comWhy follow: Proponent of locally sourced food. Blog posts include recipes, videos and the occasional rant. Website includes a list of foodie events.

Michelle Hines AbramWho she is: President of MHA Innovations, a PR, marketing and brand management firm for the hospitality industry; one of the founding members of the Albany Chef’s Food & Wine FestivalHow to follow:mhainnovations.blogspot.com@MHAInnovationsWhy follow: Brings an extensive background in restaurant industry to her blog, which celebrates the Capital Region culinary scene and its people. Blog has plenty of ideas for where to eat. Images posted to Twitter include favorite dishes at restaurants throughout the region.

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